Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: NE MetroStars (3rd, 44 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Adelaide United || (7th, 29 pts). In league terms the two rates read 2.41/1.05 for NE MetroStars and 1.5/1.45 for Adelaide United || (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.75.
The sides have met 12 times in the GioScore results database: 8 wins for NE MetroStars, 3 draws and 1 for Adelaide United ||, at 3.92 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 42% of the meetings went to the host. 67% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
The venue was T.K. Shutter Reserve, with room for 3,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
NE MetroStars: Andre Carle (85') · Adelaide United ||: Joey Garuccio (59')
Key stats
Possession: NE MetroStars 58% · Adelaide United || 42% · Total shots: 18-7 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 8-4




